20 days in New Delhi, Amsterdam & Paris Itinerary

Designed by notable English architects and proclaimed India's capital in 1931, New Delhi sits in the middle of a sprawling metropolitan area with a population of over 25 million.

New Delhi is known for historic sites, parks, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Madame Tussauds Delhi.

To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the New Delhi day trip planning website.

Hyderabad to New Delhi is an approximately 27-hour train ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a train. Traveling from Hyderabad in December, expect New Delhi to be slightly colder, temps between 27°C and 10°C. On the 27th (Fri), you're off to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Ice Amsterdam, NEMO Science Museum, and other attractions. Your inner history buff will appreciate Anne Frank House and Canals area. Van Gogh Museum and Kunstmuseum Den Haag are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: The Hague (Panorama Mesdag & Escher in Het Paleis (Escher in the Palace)) and World Heritage Kinderdijk (in Kinderdijk). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, steep yourself in history at Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), take a stroll through The Jordaan, and examine the collection at Micropia.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam road trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from New Delhi to Amsterdam takes 11 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 4.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Amsterdam. When traveling from New Delhi in December, plan for much colder days in Amsterdam, with highs around 9°C, while nights are little chillier with lows around 3°C. On the 31st (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

You've added Moulin Rouge, Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, Palais Garnier, and other attractions to your itinerary. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Chateau de Fontainebleau and Île de la Cité. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Eiffel Tower and Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Venture out of the city with trips to Cathedrale Saint-Pierre (in Beauvais), Palace of Versailles (in Versailles) and Arboretum de la Vallee-aux-Loups (in Chatenay-Malabry). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, steep yourself in history at Arc de Triomphe, take a stroll through Montmartre, and learn about all things military at The Army Museum.

To find maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Paris trip website.

Traveling by train from Amsterdam to Paris takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in December, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can travel to New Delhi.

On the 8th (Wed), head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, take in the spiritual surroundings of Lotus Temple, then walk around Aravalli Bio Diversity Park, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Chhatarpur Temple.

To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our New Delhi online tour planner.

Fly from Paris to New Delhi in 12 hours. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to India Standard Time (IST) is 4.5 hours. Traveling from Paris in January, you will find days in New Delhi are warmer (23°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (9°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.